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Ankle Problems

Common causes:

  • Ankle sprains
  • Achilles tendonitis/tendonopathy
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Shin splints
  • Stress fracture

What can be used to treat it:

  • Active Release Techniques (ART)
  • Medical acupuncture
  • Interferential current (IFC)
  • Laser therapy
  • Kinesiotaping or leukotaping
  • Possible joint mobilization
  • Rehabilitative exercises – specifically ankle mobility and strengthening of hip muscles
  • Functional Movement Systems